On Christmas Day, the Magnolia Hotshots faced the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in a crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
With a 2-4 record, Magnolia was eager to secure a victory to bolster their playoff aspirations.
Head coach Chito Victolero emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and effort throughout the game, stating, “We still have a chance to contend.
The only thing we need to do is to grind for 48 minutes.”
The Hotshots aimed to replicate their previous success against Ginebra, having won their last Christmas Day encounter 117-94 three years ago.
The game was anticipated to be a festive and competitive spectacle for basketball fans.
Source: PhilNews24 | December 26, 2024
